ripstanley

Great win for the Swans with a couple of their main players out.

1 hour ago, KhunLA said:

It hasn't been 'officially free' for years, more than 10 at least.  As stated, most charge about 500.

It was free in 2016 in Chiang Rai. That was only 8 years ago.

Lets hope the the advertisement at the end of all news items will disappear sooner. 

In 2012 our new car was driven without number plates for 6 months. Went through police checks up north. Never was stopped. 

Money always talks. There would have been many brown bags

I am not American but if Trump is elected to president again  I pity our world.  He is nothing but a megalomaniac. Biden is to old so please US voters show some sense.

3 hours ago, IvorBiggun2 said:

I believe Kratom to be legal other than to sell to under 18's, and pregnant or breast feeding women. .

From the linked article.

Police are warning local groceries in Phuket and Thailand that Kratom juice is listed as a controlled herbal product and any such controlled herbal product cannot be produced or sold without permission by the Thai Food and Drug Administration.

Kratom Juice is also not allowed to be added as an ingredient or mixed into other food or juice for selling. So even pure Kratom Juice in a bottle cannot be sold, especially on public streets.

It will happen just after the 10000 baht wallet is delivered. In other words NEVER.

4 hours ago, Woof999 said:

 

Approx 15 rai. One off the bucket list I hope.

If it is land it will not be in your name unless you are Thai. If it will be in your wife's name you will have to sign a document saying that no money has come from you  

This has been covered days ago. Why start a new thread?

On 2/2/2024 at 3:25 PM, KhunHeineken said:

Bumping this thread for some more poll data from newer members. 

You should read the initial post again. The poll closed in August 2023.

I put all change in a plastic bag. Every couple of weeks I count the coins and bag into 100 baht amounts. I then deposit them into my sons bank account when I have  less than 2000 baht. My local bank charge a commission if the amount exceeds 1999 baht. He has a handy balance now.

Do not forget to change your passport number at your local bank and DLT if your passport number is on your licence. This will save a few hassles in the future.

29 minutes ago, BKKBike09 said:

 

In Bangkok (and on MFA web site is says everywhere) they require both parents to attend if the 'child' is under the age of 20, unless a parent that doesn't attend provides a letter of authority allowing their kid to have a passport, which letter has to be issued by the district office where the parent's ID card is issued - can't just be any old letter ...
 

Which can lead to the ridiculous situation whereby a 19-year old, living independently overseas, can fly solo into Thailand on a soon-to-expire Thai passport but then needs parental authority to get a new passport to fly out ... (I speak from recent experience)

 

They take the photos at the passport office using a professional grade digital camera. It all looks very efficient (in and out in 15 mins if you book an appointment) until you start to consider how much money was wasted to buy 1,000 or whatever cameras, 1,000 fingerprint scanners, 1,000 printers, 1,000 computers, 1,000 tables and chairs and then to pay wages of 1,000 passport processing staff.

 

Thankyou for your post.

6 minutes ago, riclag said:

Listen to the Mrs if you value your property & life!

 

I don’t expect to die of natural causes as originally planned here.

 

Currently have a feud with the Dog

neighbor and other minor issues, like 

beeping the horn at careless motorists/ motorbike drivers.

 

Listen to your Mrs.

 

imop

You always beep at carless motorists/motorbike riders to prevent an accident. That way it is legal.

YFK

Do both parents need to attend? Do they take the photos there?

This topic has been covered by the news team already. Make sure when you book your ticket all your given names are listed. When you get your boarding pass ensure all the given names are on it. If not speak to the airline before proceeding. The security will not allow you to proceed unless ID and and boarding pass are exact matches.

From the link.

This case delves into a sensitive area of police conduct and public trust. If the allegations are confirmed, it could be a severe breach of ethics and law, undermining the integrity of the police force and their role in upholding justice.

Sorry I could not stop laughing.

I think you will find you do not own any part of the house. Did you sign a document at the land office that was in Thai? If you did it was saying that you did not give any money towards the house. The only document you can apply for is a Yellow Book which will say you live there. You can use this book instead of a Resident Certificate. You need to apply for a Usufruct which will give you a 30 year lease. I hope this helps.

I believe Mai Sai border is closed. Check Chiang Rai forum. There is a recent posting